US Bridges

Elm Street over Grand River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003935

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesGrand River
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
Coordinates42.72193, -84.55352
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2011)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Grand River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Grand River?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.